Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Oaks
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
The Oaks Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Oaks, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Oaks
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Oaks.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
staff@theoaksmexmo.com
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Facilities
Location
1801 E Liberty St, Mexico, MO 65265, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Oaks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow/Blue-W
Gray/Black-M Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.7 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 325 | 340 | 133 | 317 | 468 | 337 | 162 | 261 | 2741 | 372 | 260 | 330 | 122 | 382 | 420 | 320 | 155 | 353 | 2714 | 5455 |
White/Red-M Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 370 | 360 | 142 | 397 | 529 | 377 | 176 | 319 | 3121 | 415 | 318 | 348 | 126 | 461 | 468 | 341 | 157 | 412 | 3046 | 6167 |
Yellow/Blue-W Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 252 | 326 | 114 | 310 | 410 | 318 | 149 | 258 | 2504 | 368 | 258 | 328 | 117 | 314 | 416 | 315 | 152 | 260 | 2528 | 5032 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Oaks
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for The Oaks
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Oaks. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at The Oaks
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks
Get answers to common questions about playing The Oaks and what to expect.
How difficult is The Oaks for mid-handicap golfers?
The Oaks presents a demanding test. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Oaks?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 6167.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Oaks?
With a course rating of 70.5 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Oaks and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6167.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is The Oaks and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make The Oaks strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6167.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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